88 Daimler SP250 B Spec (Dart) Ex-Metropolitan Police (1962)
Daimler SP250 (1959-64) Engine 2547cc V8 OHV Production 2650
Registration Number 670 ELL
DAIMLER SET
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Designed by Edward Turner was a 2547 cc V8 single overhead cam shaft with alloy push rods and a hemispheric aluminum head with a five bearing crank and an output of 140 bhp. Originally called a Daimler Dart the car made its debut at the 1959 New York Motorshow but following a threat of legal action from Chrysler's Dodge division that name was quickly dropped
The original a spec version was built on a 14 gauge ladder frame with cruciform bracing with optional bumpers and was capable of 120 mph however the chassis flex could cause the doors to open
Jaguar bought Daimler in 1960 and concerned about this flexing rushed out a B spec version with extra outriggers on the chassis and a stiffening hoop as well as other detailed improvements
A C spec followed in 1963 with more improvements. During its production run 2645 were produced. Jaguar did build a replacement prototype but opted not to put it into production and Ogle Design built a Coupe version which went on to become the Reliant Scimitar
This car is a B specification car, and one of twenty six used by the Metropolitan Police traffic division. It was for thirteen seasons Clerks of the Course car at Goodwood
Shot at the H + H Auction Brooklands 22:10:2013 REF 79-088
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88 Daimler SP250 B Spec (Dart) Ex-Metropolitan Police (1962)
Daimler SP250 (1959-64) Engine 2547cc V8 OHV Production 2650
Registration Number 670 ELL
DAIMLER SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789085238...
Designed by Edward Turner was a 2547 cc V8 single overhead cam shaft with alloy push rods and a hemispheric aluminum head with a five bearing crank and an output of 140 bhp. Originally called a Daimler Dart the car made its debut at the 1959 New York Motorshow but following a threat of legal action from Chrysler's Dodge division that name was quickly dropped
The original a spec version was built on a 14 gauge ladder frame with cruciform bracing with optional bumpers and was capable of 120 mph however the chassis flex could cause the doors to open
Jaguar bought Daimler in 1960 and concerned about this flexing rushed out a B spec version with extra outriggers on the chassis and a stiffening hoop as well as other detailed improvements
A C spec followed in 1963 with more improvements. During its production run 2645 were produced. Jaguar did build a replacement prototype but opted not to put it into production and Ogle Design built a Coupe version which went on to become the Reliant Scimitar
This car is a B specification car, and one of twenty six used by the Metropolitan Police traffic division. It was for thirteen seasons Clerks of the Course car at Goodwood
Shot at the H + H Auction Brooklands 22:10:2013 REF 79-088
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